Not directly relevant for this thread, but can I just point out, politely, that Ubuntu Mate for the Pi is the most irritating bug-laden piece of crap I've had the misfortune of puttng anywhere near a computer since the early versions of Microsoft Exchange Server. Ugh.
Thanks Del, I'd never have got it set up without the help from you and other lads on PFM.
Yes as a little experiment, I bought the cheapie CCA and battery bank for a play a few weeks back, great little piece of kit and not a long way behind the main DAC, but behind it was.
This is different league, after half an hour the Stand alone DAC was removed from the rack and put safely in its box, the new sound being better all round.
I have the RPI/DAC linked into the Naim 72 at present and newly fettled Avondale TPR4 Hicap, into a fresh Nap 250, terrific, it really is.
I'd never have believed it for the money, although as I say before I'd even posted here I know one PFM'r who'd ditched 3.5k's worth of DAC for this.
It has really turned my head around now as to the price of some "digi" kit and what is on offer from "underground" movements.
I love my vintage gear still but this technology is breathtaking as to what can be achieved with a modicum of effort and not being tied to plug and play items.
I'm fortunate I could go and buy the Latest Naim DAC/Streamer, but the stuff I've learned doing this and the results I'm hearing far outweigh flashing any wallet. Really enjoyed all the help and interest too off you guys.
Thanks fellas, made up with that!
Switching off properly? I just close all the internet programmes down and pull the chord. I've heard scare stories on forums about problems when switching off, although mine seems as stable as anything.
Thanks again.
It has really turned my head around now as to the price of some "digi" kit and what is on offer from "underground" movements
I thought the pi/dac combo was decent for the money but it was not as good as my Chevron Audio dac that is why I sold it on, the mdac must be pretty poor
The IQ package is excellent VFM and the case tops it off, neat and functional, however I also have an rpi2/Audiophonics V2 player and it's a bit better SQ wise IMHO...although there's no neat case option, I'm using a dog bone caseI may try the Iqaudio Dac as it appears to be a well thought out device. Kenny's feedback has intrigued me and I do enjoy building things.
Thanks again for that Del. If there are any hifi peripherals or bits you are after I've a house full here, anything you are after just give me a shout I'd like to think I have it. I owe you one.
Yes the screen sounds a great idea, I bet there are loads of other bits I'm yet to find too.
At present I just like having the laptop on the other side of the room and using it like that, scared of upsetting any apple carts now as I'd hate to lose this set up and SQ that by some wondrous stroke of luck has happened
Switching off properly? I just close all the internet programmes down and pull the chord. I've heard scare stories on forums about problems when switching off, although mine seems as stable as anything.
Thanks again.
The IQ package is excellent VFM and the case tops it off, neat and functional, however I also have an rpi2/Audiophonics V2 player and it's a bit better SQ wise IMHO...although there's no neat case option, I'm using a dog bone case
Interesting - so the pi/dac combo is good enough to replace your mdac, and good enough for you not to worry about buying a Linn or Naim streamer etc.
I always thought the pi/dac thing was a nerdy way of feeling superior and clever by spending tiny amounts of money compared to the more industrial audiophile alternatives out there, but in actual fact not being better, only feeling better in that you've spent far less - this proves not to be the case here. That could be "pi in the face" of many people here with more esoteric installations.
Interesting - so the pi/dac combo is good enough to replace your mdac, and good enough for you not to worry about buying a Linn or Naim streamer etc.
I always thought the pi/dac thing was a nerdy way of feeling superior and clever by spending tiny amounts of money compared to the more industrial audiophile alternatives out there, but in actual fact not being better, only feeling better in that you've spent far less - this proves not to be the case here. That could be "pi in the face" of many people here with more esoteric installations.